COMPANION
Compact and modular towed sensor platform for efficient subsea and water column observation
COMPANION is a remotely operated towing vehicle (ROTV). It is a hydrodynamically optimised, compact and truly portable sensor platform designed for surveying and observation missions. COMPANION is particularly well suited for deployment from small vessels as well as USVs. Thanks to its modular design, the towed vehicle’s payload capacity and range of functions can be quickly adapted to new challenges.
- Critical infrastructure observation
- Seabed and water column observation
- Scientific applications
- Mission with small and medium vessels
- Cost effective
- Portable
- Maneuverable
- Lowest power consumption
- Medium payload capacities
- Wide range of interfaces
Basic configuration & extensions
Basic
- Topside unit with power supply, monitor and pilot software
- ROVT with:
- Main unit (controller and power supply)
- Up to 4 hybrid flettner actuators
- Full hd cameras (180 degree field of view)
- LED spots
- DVL with altimeter
Extensions
- Inertia navigation system
- Forward locking sonar
- 4k cameras
- Laser
Technical specifications
Dimensions
Length
mm
2350
Width
mm
1360
Height
mm
675
Weight (Air)
kg
85
Depth rating
m
300
Depth rating (Option)
m
600 / 1000
Performance
Min. Towing Speed
kt
0.5
Max. Towing Speed
kt
5
Max. Bandwith (Coax, Standard)
Gbps
1
Max. Bandwith (Fiber Optic, Optional)
Gbps
10
Max. Payload Capacity
kg
15
Electrical specifications
Topside Input Voltage
VAC
230 (1-Phase)
Topside Input Frequency
Hz
50
Electrical Fuse Rating
A
16
Max. Power Consumption
kW
3.6
Vehicle Input Voltage
VDC
400
Vehicle System Voltage
VDC
48
Payload Power Capacity
W
500
Available Aux. Sensor Power Voltages
VDC
12 / 24 / 36 / 48
Max. Aux. Sensor Power Current
A
5
Navigation & Altitude Sensors
Model
–
Nortek Nucleus 1000
Functions
–
Bottom Tracking
Water Tracking
Current Profiling
Altimeter
INS
AHRS
Pressure Sensor<
Magnetometer
Accelerometers
Gyroscopes
Camera System
Number of Cameras
–
1
Model
–
Sony Starvis
(Ultra Low Light)
Shutter Type
–
Rolling Shutter
Field of View (Water)
°
135
Max. Resolution
–
1080p
Max. Resolution (Option)
–
4k
Max. Frame Rate
fps
30
Video Format
–
MJPEG
Software & Data Display
Real-Time Video Stream
–
Live Display
Depth
–
Live Display
Altitude
–
Live Display
Attitude (Roll / Pitch)
–
Live Display
COMPANION in action
Developing innovative offshore technologies under realistic field conditions
System: COMPANION ROTV
Application: Sensor testing
Capability: Rapid payload exchange, modular setup
Environment: Baltic Sea, offshore test field
Customer: Fraunhofer IGD
More missions ahead
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Rough use takes its toll: offshore, it’s not a question of if something will break, but when. The problem arises when spare parts are not readily available. Fortunately, 80 % of MATE’s components can be printed within 24 hours and delivered to you in no time.
Damage is inevitable, but downtime is not.
Designed to handle change.
What you deploy today is just the beginning. Thanks to its modular architecture, you can adapt, extend, or reconfigure your system solution if your requirements change – there’s no need to replace it!
COMPANION is a great choice, but there is always something more to exlore.
